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*The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unohinf5.htm#71st 71st Regiment Infantry], (accessed 31 August 2012).<br> | *The Civil War Archive section, [http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unohinf5.htm#71st 71st Regiment Infantry], (accessed 31 August 2012).<br> | ||
*Larry Stevens' Ohio in the Civil War, [http://ohiocivilwar.com/cw71.html 71st Ohio Infantry] | *Larry Stevens' Ohio in the Civil War, [http://ohiocivilwar.com/cw71.html 71st Ohio Infantry] | ||
=== Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | === Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin === | ||
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Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.<br> | Men often enlisted in a company recruited in the counties where they lived though not always. After many battles, companies might be combined because so many men were killed or wounded. However if you are unsure which company your ancestor was in, try the company recruited in his county first.<br> | ||
Company C - Many men from Miami County | Company C - Many men from Miami County | ||
Company E - Many men from Miami County | Company E - Many men from Miami County | ||
Company F - Many men from Miami County | Company F - Many men from Miami County | ||
This regiment was recruited mainly in [[Auglaize County, Ohio|Auglaize County]], [[Mercer County, Ohio|Mercer County]] and [[Miami County, Ohio|Miami County]].<ref>History of Western Ohio, page 532</ref> | This regiment was recruited mainly in [[Auglaize County, Ohio|Auglaize County]], [[Mercer County, Ohio|Mercer County]] and [[Miami County, Ohio|Miami County]].<ref>History of Western Ohio, page 532</ref> | ||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,285 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UOH0071RI Roster]. | |||
The [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database] lists 2,285 men on its roster for this unit. [http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm?submitted=1&SDunitCode=UOH0071RI Roster]. | |||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
*71st Regiment, Ohio Infantry, [http://www.civilwarindex.com/armyoh/rosters/71st_oh_infantry_roster.pdf Civil War Index], which includes history, battles, and roster with name, rank, age, date entered service, period of service and remarks.<br> | *71st Regiment, Ohio Infantry, [http://www.civilwarindex.com/armyoh/rosters/71st_oh_infantry_roster.pdf Civil War Index], which includes history, battles, and roster with name, rank, age, date entered service, period of service and remarks.<br> | ||
*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Ohio in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | *[[Beginning United States Civil War Research|Beginning United States Civil War Research]] gives steps for finding information about a Civil War soldier. It covers the major records that should be used. Additional records are described in ‘Ohio in the Civil War’ and ‘United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865’ (see below).<br> | ||